The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 10/14/19
#thisiswhywedothis..#180daysofwhy..#students
Notes from Dr. Miller
Dear Gompers K8 Parent Community,
What a funnnnnnn night at Gompers 1st Skate Night of the year. It was great seeing our community of GATORS supporting each other on the ice...hand, and hand to go forward and also extending a hand for those who might have fallen. Beautiful night!
Welp, it has been 30 days and the opening of school "nirvana" has faded and now the real work and adhering to the schoolwide expectations will move forward in and out of the classroom setting. Honestly, there have been some struggles in middle school with behavior expectations however we will work through it and this will NOTTTTTT be our continued narrative. Supervision focused support and appropriate administration adherence to each situation is in place. Our GATORS will rise to the EXPECTATIONS and become the Scholars, LEADERS, and CITIZENS for our K8 community.
Additionally, let us be reminded that classroom interruptions are to be kept to a bare minimum/emergencies only. The office will not interrupt for delivery of lunches, water bottles and school supply items to classrooms. Dr. Miller is not trying to be harsh and or ridiculous but one of the biggest concerns from teaching staff from all levels from last year was the "constant disruption" by the office of calls received for lunch delivery, keys needed, water bottles, projects, gym clothes, etc. Thank you for understanding the support to classroom valuable learning minutes.
Lastly, One more thing: OMG.... looking forward to another great PTA event....... GHOULISH GALA!!!!...Ohhhh yeah the most exciting PTA event of the year!!!!!!! Click the linked flier below. It's gonna be #AMAZING in GATORNATION!!!
Respectfully,
Dr. Damita Myers-Miller - dmyersmiller@lbschools.net
#studentsaremywhy #180daysofwhy #thisiswhywedothis
Gompers and LBUSD news
8th Grade - High School Choice process begins: Tuesday October 1
8th-grade families its already that time to begin preparing for high school. An official announcement was sent to all parents/families from the district/central office.
Parents come and learn about LBUSD's High School and School Pathways at the Choice Fairs:
High School Fair & Summits
Oct. 19, Cabrillo from 9-12
Nov. 2, McBride from 9-12
**the same information will be disseminated at both**
All of the high school counselors will be in attendance to answer questions in order for parents to make an informed decision on high school opportunities.
School of Choice Websites - Click to view all the school and program options
SSC Meeting - 10/15/2019
The Next SSC Meeting is October 15, 2019, @ 3:30. All are welcome to attend:
Agenda
SPSA Goals and Review, Data Analysis and Recommendations
Revise and Edit based on Academic Data Story and School Goals
ELAC Advisement Recommendations
Purchase of Chrome Book Cart Cases
Purchase of supplemental reading via online (RAZ KIDS and or Scholastic News)
Intervention w/Incentive Funds: Tutoring/Focused Intervention/Saturday School
Purchase of Outside Equipment fro Recess and Lunch
Collaboration"release day" opportunities for Grade Level/Departments
Superintendent - 1 time funds use request
8th PSAT - October 16, 2019
8th grade students are getting ready for High School and College Readiness. All 8th grade stduents across LBUSD will take the PSAT, a college readiness exam that will give them information on how to get prepared for college and career opportunities.
Parents support your 8th grade stduents success by ensuring:
They are:
* Not absent
* On time @ 8:45
* Eat breakfast
* Be ready to work and persevere to do their PERSONAL BEST
Gompers Gators are UNITED against Bullying...WEAR orange TOP 10/23
Come learn about what is Bullying?
Come and learn school protocols/processes associated with bullying.
Schoolwide campaign on "GFS Neighborly" and Mindset Mondays and Tune Up Thursdays...November 2019
Red Ribbon Spirit Week....Spirited to be DRUG FREE!!!
Dr. Miller reads with GATORS on Thurs, 10/24 @ 2:45 in the library
PTA Event of the Year.....GHOULISH GALA - 10/25
VIPS are needed...FREE TB Testing to support application process
VIPS:
Free TB testing is available for VIPS at Tucker on Tuesday, October 29 from 9-1 and Wednesday, October 30 from 1-5.
Application Link:
http://www.lbschools.net/Asset/Files/EACCR/VIPS/2019/VIPS-App-Gen-Rev-Aug-2019-EN.pdf
Once application is complete please submit to office.
#PTASTRONG...Join the PTA
Did you know the GOMPERS PTA is one of the strongest in LBUSD and is seen as a model for other schools?
PTA Memberships:
$10 per member.....our goal is 600 memberships this year Membership incentive ends 9/30:
3 memberships = 1 free Tshirt, 5 membership - 2 free T-shirts
https://jointotem.com/ca/lakewood/gompers-k-8-pta/join/register
PTA news can be found on:
1. Gompers PTA website
2. Gompers Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GompersPTA
3. Gompers email: gomperspts@lbschools.net
Our school functions GREATER for students when we are all working COLLABORATIVELY for its SUCCESS!!
CROSSWALKS are to be used at all times for pedestrain safety. Use them it is not safe to cross without
Halloween Dress Code and Eating Code - Please read carefully
Safety and Security for Drop Off and PickUp
As we continue to work...please note that the supervision of students does not begin until 8:15 each day. Students who arrive earlier than that are not supervised by the school. Please ensure your child's safety by dropping off at the times specified times for supervision: 8:15. Please use crosswalks for pedestrian safety, it is the law.
Secondly, to support afterschool dismissal and traffic flow, the gates to the front of the school/Briercrest are open at 3:05 and will be closed at 3:30 each day. Please note there is NO Supervision after school in front of the school. All supervision by the Administration and Recreation Teams is in the playground area.
Continue to know that safety and security are key for the students and well-being of the learning environment.
Kindergarten PARENTS-
Please do not double park. Lakewood Sherrif will be issuing tickets. Our neighbors on Briecrest have concerns and are contacting authorities. Please park safely to drop off your Kinder student and pick up your child.
Cross Walks is the law:
Please use the crosswalks to ensure pedestrian safety in crossing the street. Lakewood has a city ordinance on pedestrian safety and use of crosswalk. Please adhere to safety measures for your child.
Eat Lunch with your child on Fridays
1. Sign in at the office
2. Receive a visitors sticker
3. Wait for your child at the benches with the lunch
4. Lunch Times:
1st - 11:25, 2nd & 3rd grade 11:35, 4th grade -11:45 and 5th grade 11:55, MS - 12:46
Please, No drop off of "special" lunches on Fridays, parents with the child for lunch..thanks!
Scholarly Dress - is in EFFECT, Change OUTS beginning - 11/1
Tops - Collard Shirts: Red, White, and Blue "uniform" Shirts
Bottom - Uniform pants/shorts (Khaki and Blue), No Jeans
Outwear - School Spirit Hoddies/Sweatshirts is highly preferred
Daily School Uniforms - Monday - Friday
School Uniform Spirit Days is Friday!-
Gator Nation Day - Wear your Gator T-SHIRT & Blue Jeans (Friday ONLY)
SPIRIT WEEK and "special" SPIRIT Days will be announced throughout the year.
Digital Devices and Cellphones
Phones are out they will be confiscated by the teacher and returned to parent ONLY.
Food and Lunch Deliveries
The Office Cannot Accept Lunch, online food or Birthday Deliveries
Students Are Not Permitted To Bring Balloons, Birthday Signs, Cakes, Gifts, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Etc.
Classrooms will not be permitted to do birthday celebrations during the instructional day
Students Are Not Allowed To Sell Snack Items, Such As Chips, Chocolates Or Any Other Candy On Campus.
Boys Football Game - 10/14 & 10/16
Game Held at Franklin
Time: 4:30 pm/TBD (bus)
Gompers vs. Newcomb
Game Held at Newcomb
Time: 5:00
Ms Sports Program
#GATORPRIDE
and let's root for a
V-I-C-T-O_R_Y!!!!
Girls Volleyball Game - 10/14 & 10/16
Gompers vs. Franklin
Game Held at Franklin
Time: 4:30 pm/TBD (bus)
Gompers vs. Newcomb
Game Held at Newcomb
Time: 5:00
Oct. 14 - 18
14 - MS SPORTS - @ Franklin 4:30
15 - SSC Meeting @ 3:30 Agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MbCGK7VVdopT5spmu5S7Lx59dy6AqefJdv2EDuxTxHo/edit
16 - MS SPORTS - @ Newcomb 5:00
17 - Mr. Peace Schoolwide Assembly
Oct. 21-25
21- 25 - Red Ribbon Week and School Spirit Days
23 - Unity Day - United Against Bullying "Wear Orange"
23 - Bullying Presentation to parents @ 3:30
31 - Halloween Parade Kindergarten: 10:45 - 11:45am
Upcoming
Parent-Teacher Conferences - Minimum Days
4 -12, November
11 - November, Veteran's Day Holiday
LBUSD News
10/7 - DELAC - MLK Park - 9:30am
10/10 - Superintendents Forum - Hughes Way - 9:30 am
Parent Workshops:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNlWbkurA7jKtjqTSbTsJyXCR4wRz2Az/view
LBUSD Parent Forum meetings:
http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Parent_U/calendar.cfm
LBUSD has reason to Celebrate video: